There have always been card schools at football clubs and always will be.
Being fit will keep you mentally sharp and people forget that.
I prefer more spicy food to your Italian to be fair.
I don't take a lot of notice of odds.
The money is in a different league these days, of course, but I have special memories of the 60s and 70s which players today don't have. There wasn't the same celebrity attitude and media exposure. We had a bit more freedom.
The main factor in a penalty shootout is luck again. You need to stay calm and focussed but the biggest thing you need is luck.